Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Fun at the Lake

 
 Samuel, Rachel and Abigail learning how to water ski.
 
 

 Riding the Banana.
 
Tubing!!!

Monday, July 25, 2011

EFY

As some of you may know, I went to the EFY (Especially For Youth) program in Buena Vista, Virginia at Southern Virginia University two weeks ago for a week and I had an amazing time. EFY is a program for LDS youth ages 14-18 to come together for a week to learn and grow in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to be around people who have the same standards as you. I met so many amazing people while I was there one being my counselor, Elise.
 Elise is a student at Brigham Youth University and an amazing example of righteousness. She always gave great lessons and devotionals and took the time to get to know each of us.

I also met a group of about 25 other youth who where in my company. They were an awesome group of people.
 I can honestly say that I love each of them so much. I grew so close to these people in a way that I never thought possible. I cannot tell you every detail like what their favorite food or color is, but we have such a strong friendship through the gospel. We all formed such a strong bond with each other and it was so hard of leave on Saturday, but just as promised we are all friends on facebook and chat with each other often. :)

While I was there, my testimony also grew immensely. My love for the Savior and my relationship with him was greatly increased. I now have a stronger testimony of my Heavenly Father's love for me and  the knowledge that he is always there for me, no matter what, if I just reach out to him.

EFY was an amazing experience for me that I will never forget. I have come back with a stronger testimony and a even stronger desire to share my testimony and this wonderful gospel with others. I can't wait to go back to school to where I have the opportunity everyday to share this amazing gospel with my friends. I love this gospel so much and I am so grateful to have been blessed to have it in my life.